Marsa al Brega Airport — Marsa al Brega, Libya
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Marsa al Brega Airport (Marsa al Brega) is LMQ — its ICAO code is HLMB.
Distance & flight time from LMQ
Marsa al Brega Airport
Marsa al Brega Airport serves the town of Marsa al Brega on the Gulf of Sidra coast of Libya, in the Al Wahat district of the country's central-eastern seaboard. At an elevation of about 50 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 7,220 feet, closely tied to the oil and gas industry that dominates this part of the Libyan coast. Brega is a major petroleum export and processing center, and the airport primarily serves the traffic generated by the energy sector. The surrounding country is arid coastal desert typical of the Gulf of Sidra region. The LMQ code identifies this field, serving the industrial town of Marsa al Brega in Libya.
Runways at Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7220 ft (2201 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Marsa al Brega Airport (LMQ)
- Benina International Airport (BEN) — 202.2 km (125.6 mi)
- Sirt International Airport / Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX) — 294.7 km (183.1 mi)
- Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ) — 350.2 km (217.6 mi)
- Brak Airport (BCQ) — 598.1 km (371.6 mi)
- Sabha Airport (SEB) — 624.5 km (388.0 mi)
- Mitiga International Airport (MJI) — 657.5 km (408.6 mi)
- Chania International Airport (CHQ) — 714.3 km (443.8 mi)
- Mersa Matruh International Airport (MUH) — 737.3 km (458.1 mi)
The LMQ code helps identify the Marsa al Brega airport in Libya, tied largely to the oil and gas industry on the Gulf of Sidra. It keeps this coastal field distinct from Benghazi and other Libyan airports on itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Marsa al Brega Airport?
The IATA code for Marsa al Brega Airport is LMQ.
What is the ICAO code for Marsa al Brega Airport?
The ICAO code for Marsa al Brega Airport is HLMB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.